There is a close link between nutrition and physical performance, and the book "Power Eating" has it down to a science. Authored by Dr. Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, renowned consultant to professional bodybuilders and athletes, "Power Eating" provides a road map for improving strength, performance and recovery through balanced healthy nutrition.
Power Eating
Athletes, weight lifters and bodybuilders are always seeking a competitive edge. Dr. Kleiner has devoted years of research to discovering the specific nutritional requirements necessary for optimal performance. In her book, she covers an array of topics of concern to power athletes, including building muscle, managing fat, fueling up for power, and choosing the appropriate vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements. The book includes recipes and menu plans to help athletes reach specific goals. Dr. Kleiner asserts that what you eat and when you eat it are critical to muscle growth, repair and recovery.
Fueling for Performance
Without adequate nutrition, your body will not perform at its peak during training or an athletic event. While many athletes and bodybuilders are concerned about getting enough protein, carbohydrates play a more important role in muscle performance. During high-intensity activity, carbohydrates are your body's primary fuel source. A report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations cites multiple studies showing the positive influence of high carbohydrate diets on athletic performance. The authors conclude that a high carbohydrate diet and adequate hydration are the two most important factors for successful sports participation, after natural talent and training.
Eating for Mass
Building lean muscle mass is essential for powerful physical activities. "Power Eating" gives readers who wish to gain mass a simple-to-follow plan that combines the right balance of protein, fats and carbohydrates without restricting calories. According to bodybuilding specialists at Primal Muscle, power eating helps you create the right climate in your muscles to foster growth by encouraging you to eat a specific mix of protein and fat, along with as much carbohydrate as your body can use without exceeding fuel needs.
Eating for Recovery
Post-exercise recovery is an important aspect of muscle repair and growth. Dr. Kleiner emphasizes the importance of drinking a recovery beverage immediately after a workout to replenish muscle glycogen, promote hydration and speed recovery. One recovery beverage that Dr. Kleiner recommends is chocolate milk. The combination of fat, sugar and protein helps restore levels of blood sugar and muscle glycogen, speeding up the repair process in muscle cells and connective tissue that helps your muscles adapt and grow stronger.
References
- DrSKleiner.com; Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, FISSN
- Human Kinetics; Power Eating-3rd Edition
- PrimalMuscle.com; What Everybody Ought to Know About Power Eating
- Washington Interscholastic Nutrition Forum; Power Eating for Recovery by Susan Kleiner, PhD, RD
- United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization; The Role of Carbohydrates in Exercise and Physical Performance
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